A-mei eats seafood to lose weight? Doctor: May affect liver and kidney

The female singer A-mei's body shape has changed, surprising her fans. According to media reports, Zhang Huimei, who had gained a lot of weight, replaced stir-fried and fried food with light seafood meals and drank black coffee every morning, which sparked heated discussions about her rapid weight loss. Nutritionists say that this quick weight loss method is mainly a "protein weight loss method." Although it is effective in the short term, it will cause nutritional imbalance in the long term and may even lead to the risk of liver and kidney diseases. Do not take it lightly.

Chen Youhao, a nutritionist at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, pointed out that fish is rich in protein. In addition to helping the body excrete salt and water, consuming more fish can also eliminate edema. In particular, protein can inhibit the secretion of hormones that promote fat formation and reduce the production of excess fat.

Black coffee is low in calories and can help with weight loss

The most important thing is that consuming high-quality protein will not turn into irreversible heat that is stored in the body, but will make people feel full, suppress appetite and reduce food intake. Black coffee itself is low in calories, and the caffeine in it can inhibit the synthesis of fat in the body, which is indeed helpful for weight loss.

Be careful about protein affecting liver and kidney when losing weight

Nutritionist Chen Youhao pointed out that the reason why the protein weight loss method is effective is mainly because when the fat and protein (fish or meat) in the food are consumed in the body, some carbohydrates are required. However, when the body does not take in enough carbohydrates, the protein cannot be consumed by the body, so only part of it is converted into heat energy, and is therefore less likely to be accumulated as fat.

Because protein is not completely metabolized in the human body, it easily increases the burden on the kidneys and liver, and in the long run it will damage the function of the kidneys and liver. At the same time, incompletely metabolized proteins will form keto acids in the human body. When the amount of keto acids is too high, it will cause acidosis and even the risk of death.

【3 principles for fast and safe weight loss】:

Nutritionist Chen Youhao emphasized that the disadvantage of the protein diet is nutritional imbalance, and people who want to use the protein diet must have a professional doctor or nutritionist to guide them. Usually, people who receive the protein weight loss method in the hospital must have a physical examination to make sure that their kidney and liver functions are in good condition before they can proceed with the protein weight loss method.

1. Meal time: You can eat oil-free starchy foods for breakfast, rice is the staple food for lunch, and vegetables and high-protein foods should be the main food after 2 pm. If you want to eat sweets and fruits, you can reduce your intake before 2 pm.

2. Exercise principles: 30 minutes after exercise, you can supplement an appropriate amount of protein. Foods such as soy milk (sugar-free or low in sugar), vegetables, tea eggs, etc. are good choices. They can increase the basal metabolic rate, help burn fat, and help with weight loss. The key is to consume a "small amount".

3. Drink more warm water: It is important to replenish warm boiled water in time. If the amount of exercise is large and the exercise time is long enough, you can supplement with sports drinks to regulate the body's electrolytes. But if the amount of exercise is not large, it is recommended to drink water. Drinking more water can suppress appetite and have a positive effect on weight loss.